It’s A New Season

At band practice last Thursday, our worship leader had us work on the song called New Season (the song was made popular by Israel and New Breed in the early 2000s). She said she enjoys working on this song at the beginning of the year because that’s what a new year is—a new season of life. But the thing of it is, it’s only a new season if you allow it to be.

So many times God offers us opportunities to start a new season of life. Sometimes that’s through a new relationship, a new job, maybe moving to a new area, or just a new year for a fresh start. We need to just learn to recognize these times, buckle up, and enjoy the ride. More often than not though we fight these opportunities. We argue, and even get angry, with God. We question why we are at these crossroads. I think it’s just human to question the unknown. But these are the times where we need to really dig into the Word and spend time in prayer. We need to ask God to guide us in these new seasons. We need to pray that we are following His path for our life at that time. These seasons are times for growth in our personal walks with God. And it’s in these changing times we need to learn to rely on our one constant—Jesus. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Our lives will always change, much like the seasons of the year. We need to walk boldly through the changes because we know that there is something to be learned on the other side. God presents us these seasons to allow for growth. We just have to remember to embrace and face the changing seasons because He has our best interests in mind at all times.

It’s a new season, what are you going to make of it?

Israel and New Breed – New Season

Well, hello 2014!

First off, let me begin by saying I’m sorry for having not posted lately. Personally, the end of the year has been hectic for our family. My husband switched shifts which has thrown off my own schedule. It’s been a bit of an adjustment but hey, every trial becomes a triumphant with faith.

Okay, so it’s 2014! Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to how this year is going to play out. 2013 had been a year of ups and downs, happiness and some frowns. But at the end of the day, God has blessed us tremendously. During the span of the last twelve months we’ve bought our own home, Trevor began a new job which enabled me to become a stay-at-home mom, we’ve dealt with losing friends and even loved ones. But the greatest part of this year has been our faith. Over the past year, we’ve both really grabbed hold of our callings and are running with them. And this year, I feel, will really show us where to go and how to serve with these callings. The Lord has blessed us with the means to afford my husband the opportunity to do schooling from home to accomplish his ministry calling. God definitely equips those He calls. I plan to just really delve into my music ministry some more. I hope to upgrade my keyboard and just really work on the technical side of my playing. I just want to be the best I can be in my service to His Kingdom.

Last night, my husband and I chaperoned our church’s youth group lock-in and during the time of prayer, my husband prayed over our own lives and in that prayer he mentioned The Great Commission. And that has been on my heart for the last 24 hours. The most important part of 2014 for me is my resolution. Yes, I know resolutions can be overrated. Why wait until the new year to make a positive change? But a new year is a new season—a time for new goals. My personal goal for the year is to really let my life be an example. I want people to see Jesus in me on a daily basis. I want to be the example of what people want for themselves in a relationship with Christ. Whether that be through a personal conversation or a random act, I want my life to be the Jesus someone needs to see. Jesus has called us apart to reach the world. He’s called us to be like Him—loving, praying for, and reaching out to a hurting world. When it’s all said and done and I see Him face to face, I want to have accomplished that to the best of my ability. And that starts now.